The Cusco Chamber for Regional Tourism (CARTUC) is an organization that since 1985 has worked to strengthen ties between private businesses and public institutions, with the purpose of promoting and enhancing the development of responsible and sustainable tourism activities among its participants in the city of Cusco. Andean Lodges participates in CARTUC, together with a number of diverse tourism operators, hotels, restaurants, transportation firms, travel agents, artisans and other institutions associated with tourism, by promoting responsible practices that protect our natural resources and cultural heritage.